Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Syrphidae larva? <= Episyrphus balteatus

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 01-06-2022 07:42
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Location: Germany, Northrhine-Westphalia, Rheine, 35 m above sea level, garden
Time: 29th of May, 2022
Photos: Markus Koschinsky
Body size: approx. 8 mm

Dear Forum,

this animal was found on parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Is it a larva of a Syrphidae? Any further ID possible?

Thanks,


Markus
Edited by Markus Koschinsky on 01-06-2022 17:14

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 01-06-2022 07:42
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2nd picture

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 01-06-2022 07:42
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3rd picture

Posted by eklans on 01-06-2022 07:49
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Morning Markus, I think it's a Episyrphus balteatus.

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 01-06-2022 17:13
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Sounds good, thanks a lot, Eric!

(And of course, we have many adult Episyrphus balteatus here...)

Markus